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Five CIMMYT solutions for a fairer, healthier world.

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Digital platform provides information that will help increase crop productivity and improve soil health.

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CGIAR webinar examined the technological, sustainability and social implications of integrated approaches.

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CIMMYT partner seed company supports smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa with stress-tolerant seed against biotic and abiotic stresses.

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Women in Bangladesh start successful businesses using power-tiller-operated seeders.

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CIMMYT market development specialist works to strengthen the seed and fertilizer market systems and value chains in Nepal.

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A ten-year partnership led by CIMMYT and IITA tackles climate-induced risks in maize production, developing and deploying new climate-adaptive varieties benefiting over 8 million households in sub-Saharan Africa.

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The head of the Maize Germplasm Bank, who retired in September, modernized the bank’s data curation and promoted outreach to maize landrace farming communities in the Americas.

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On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, CGIAR and CIMMYT scientists share their career journeys.

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Experts and over 900 participants tackled the agricultural, social, and environmental consequences of climate change-driven impacts on plant health.

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New lines of CIMMYT-derived maize show increased resistance to maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease. Their rapid adoption, along with sustained monitoring and prevention efforts, are crucial to preventing another outbreak, argues a new report.

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Assessing the approach’s potential and limitations for strengthening the livelihoods of the rural poor, a new book draws conclusions applicable across the development field.

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CIMMYT system economist explores ways to streamline smallholder farming systems through mechanization, gender equity and conservation agriculture.

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World-renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs joins CIMMYT’s end-of-year event to reflect upon the important tasks CGIAR should undertake in its upcoming 50 years of impact.

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This year, we published more than 250 stories related to maize and wheat science around the world. Here are some of our favorites.